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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is factory set for 240V. If you need a different voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.BRICASTI DESIGN M21 PLATINUM SERIES - DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER- I2S Interface option for extra € 1120 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)Listen to the possibilities ...The M21 Platinum Series is the trifecta of digital to analog conversion. Three independent and user-selectable digital to analog signal paths are available: delta sigma and ladder dac for PCM conversion and for DSD playback, true direct DSD. All digital input types are supported, with direct output or hard-wire bypass of the analog attenuator.The M21 Digital to analog converter is the continued evolution of both the M1 Special Edition and the M12 Dual Mono Source Controller and The M21 Platinum incorporates the latest Bricasti Design high-performance MDx processor..D/A performance X3With the M21's advanced architecture its now possible to select, evaluate and enjoy three independent digital to analog converter signal paths: 24 bit delta sigma, 20 bit ladder dac and true 1 bit DSD for DSD content. Engineering autonomous conversion paths creates a super-efficient platform for you to enjoy your music and explore the advantages of each. The M21 also incorporates the Bricasti Design high-performance MDx processor.Network StreamingThe M21 connects seamlessly with your network offering one of the most advantages avenues for audio playback. Once detected by your network via wired ethernet, the M21 is recognized as a DNLA device and becomes a powerful media renderer offering pristine data transmission over long distances, without loss of signal or degradation. Now your server can be placed anywhere on the network and run remotely lending to a clutter-free listening environment.Direct or AnalogThe M21 utilizes precise analog gain control for its execution of direct DSD functionality and driving amplification. It features a true hard-wire bypass analog attenuator, setting this control to 0 db makes possible the use of the M21 direct to an external preamp as well. Flexibility is what the the M21 design is all about.Masterfully connectedThe M21 digital input selection is well appointed to fit most any system. It also features a fully differential design which creates a less resistant output signal path, ideal when matched with fully differential amplification like the Bricasti M28 and M15 amplifiers.Handcrafted in the USAAll of our products are crafted in the old world tradition, in a classic brick mill building in Massachusetts USA by a team of individuals dedicated to excellence.SPECIFICATIONSDigital Inputs XLR: AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire, BNC: SPDIF, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2Sample Rates AES, SPDIF, AUX in 44.1 kHz, to, 192khzSample Rates USB 44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs 256Fs Native and DoPSample Rates Ethernet 44.1 kHz to 384kHz, DSD 128 NativeJitter 8 psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96kBalanced Analog Outputs XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)Impedance 40 ohmOutput @ full scale +16.5 dbm (5.2V RMS)Output Level 90db in 1 db stepsD/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, DSD direct 1 bit, 384Khz ladder dacFrequency Response @44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs PCM sigma delta<Unbalanced Analog Outputs RCAImpedance 40 ohmOutput level Full scale at front panel +6 dbm (1.2V RMS)D/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, DSD direct 1 bit, 384Khz ladder dacFrequency Response @ 44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs PCM sigma deltaGeneral Specifications EMC: Complies with: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC part 15 and Class BRoHS Complies with: EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/ECSafety Certified to: IEC 60065, EN 55103-2Operating Temperature 32 F to 105 F (0 C to 40 C)Storage Temperature: -22 f to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C)Finish Anodized aluminum, nickel plating with brass knobs and buttons.Dimensions 17” x 12“ x 4.5”Weight 15 lbsShipping Weight 18 lbsShipping Dimensions 22”x 17”x 7”Mains Voltage -100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory setTrigger out TRS mini jack, Tip ground, Sleeve 5VPower consumption: 28 Watts (6W standby)Warranty parts and labor 2 yrs non-transferable.

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Bricasti Design emerged in 2004 from Shirley, Massachusetts, blending New England precision with an Italian-inspired name derived from founders Brian Zolner and Casey Dowdell. Both veterans of Lexicon and Madrigal Labs—where Dowdell honed digital expertise and Zolner led engineering—the duo launched the company initially as a pro-audio specialist, crafting revered digital reverbs in a historic brick mill. Over two decades, this heritage has shaped a brand synonymous with meticulous, hand-built electronics that bridge studio rigor and home listening.

The lineup centers on high-caliber digital and analog components, with the flagship M1 DAC series establishing its reputation for transparency and musicality. Offerings span DACs like the M3 and M21, SACD transports such as the M19, monoblock amplifiers including the M28, and integrated solutions, all prioritizing proprietary conversion, low-noise power supplies, and versatile interfaces for PCM and DSD. Absent are speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables—Bricasti hones a focused arsenal for discerning digital playback and amplification.

Positioned firmly in the high-end boutique realm, Bricasti commands respect among audiophiles and professionals for its no-compromise engineering and restrained aesthetics. Priced from $12,000 for top DACs, it appeals to buyers seeking studio-grade purity in consumer hi-fi, earning consistent acclaim in elite circles without chasing mass-market volume.

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